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CK04 AEV

2004 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 AEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 61,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,772 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 61,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear, Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,438 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,858 miles

Engine covers and under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside / nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,858 miles

Engine covers and under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside / nearside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,839 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2014 60,480 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,630 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,701 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,987 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CK04 AEV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK04 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK04 AEV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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